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Famille Summerbelle ‘Un Dimanche à Paris’ Wallpaper

October 10, 2011 by · 1 Comment 

Ooh hello! Or better still, bonjour swoonalicious wallpaper! We’re a tad weak for Paris themed interiors – Lu has done a great roundup – and Famille Summerbelle’s ‘Un Dimanche à Paris’ (A Sunday in Paris) is downright covetable in either a blue and red or yellow and silver colourway. Renowned for her divine papercut maps [...]

10 Best: ideas for a Paris-themed room

September 9, 2011 by · 3 Comments 

  We’ve been to London and New York, so it seems only fitting that we should pay a visit to that chicest of fashion capitals across the Channel. A Paris-themed room could be great for boys (Eiffel Tower, gargoyles) or girls (Eiffel Tower, poodles). I tried really hard to find Pompidou Center goodies, but they’re [...]

Hot Shop: Little Home

August 16, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

I do so love discovering a new online shopping destination and Geneva-based boutique Little Home is one such place. Featuring furniture, toys and accessories for small people, there are goodies from big brands such as Vilac, Moulin Roty and Momoll, labels we love (think Atsuyo et Akiko, Donna Wilson, Famille Summerbelle) and new names like [...]

Hot New Shop: Little Yellow Birds

July 19, 2011 by · 2 Comments 

The latest online boutique to open its doors is a treat for lovers of children’s interior design. Little Yellow Birds was founded by Jenny and Harriet, two Mamas with a passion for gorgeousness in children’s spaces. When I first browsed through the site it was with a skippy mouse finger eager to see the next [...]

10 Best: Ideas for an insect-themed room

April 8, 2011 by · 4 Comments 

Ooh, my search for insect goodies brought up so much fabulousness it almost warranted two posts. But I’ve been firm with myself to bring you my 10 favourite finds if your little one loves all things creepy and crawly. Let’s start with the walls. This dramatic wallpaper by the wonderful Timorous Beasties is probably a [...]

World Map Print from Famille Summerbelle

June 11, 2010 by · 1 Comment 

Following on from their immensely popular city maps, Famille Summerbelle have just released a brand new paper cut map of the world. Instantly mesmerising, I am loving the dark vibe from the starry sky. As with all of Julie’s intricate paper cuts it is packed with landmarks and quirky details. The oceans are absolutely teeming [...]

Famille Summerbelle

June 1, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Elegant decoration and accessories for children’s rooms all created from original paper cut art created by Julie Marabelle. You will find art posters, paper cut maps, wall paper, cushions and family trees all intricate and gorgeous. Check out Famille Summerbelle.

Paper Cut Map Prints by Famille Summerbelle

June 23, 2009 by · 2 Comments 

Famille Summerbelle, the married design duo Simon and Julie that do fantastic decorative pieces for children, have a way of making everything they touch oh so achingly cool…and tempting…. Their latest creations are these fantastically detailed prints of their hand cut paper map that shows the central boroughs of London. They’ve captured attractions and cultural [...]

Decor Idea: Customising drawers with Famille Summerbelle ribbon tape

June 10, 2009 by · 5 Comments 

I’m about to embark on a customising project with the two white chests of drawers in the babies room. The plan is to use some spare wallpaper from Mini Moderns on the larger chest of drawers but I’m going to hold off on the smaller chest of drawers to experiment with different ideas for a [...]

Famille Summerbelle Party Banner & Ribbons

April 28, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

Kat and I are big fans of Famille Summerbelle, the brilliant design duo and married couple, Simon and Julie, who do distinctive, whimsical, decorative pieces for children such as family trees, cushions, wallpaper, prints including ABC and numbers posters, and now, to celebrate their first birthday, a delicious paper banner and charming adhesive ribbon tapes. [...]

Kids.modern Roundup

February 16, 2009 by · 4 Comments 

Yesterday, the boyf, the bambino and I braved the cold and headed over to Dulwich to check out some of the finest of modern design for kids. In stark contrast to Bubble which is trade only, there were ‘little people’ all over the place with frazzled, distracted parents like us following close behind them. The [...]

Alphabet A3 Print by Famille Summerbelle

September 3, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

Natalie writes… And my lustfest with Little Baby Company continues, as they have a brilliant eye for an eclectic, stylish range of products, and this time it’s their Alphabet A3 Print by Famille Summerbelle which is perfect for either a boy or a girls nursery in its mix of light green and earthy brown hues. [...]

Famille Summerbelle

May 21, 2008 by · 2 Comments 

I can just see MamaGeek and BabyGeek lying back on a pile (yes, a pile) of these delightful cushions and enjoying a story…. Be sure to check out their gallery and press sections which feature photos from around their home – a great inspiration to anyone decorating any space.